Who has despised the day of small things? - Zechariah 4:10
Many great
accomplishments for God had small beginnings. When Zerubbabel was called to rebuild God's
ruined temple, one of the first things he did, with the help of God's people, was lay a
foundation. Then they began building on that foundation, stone upon stone. Many
shortsighted citizens balked at those basic efforts and "despised the day of small
things" (Zechariah 4:10). But God promised Zerubbabel success, not by mere human
might and strength but by His Spirit.
Author Mike Yaconelli illustrated this principle by writing about a teenager who became
burdened for homeless people in Philadelphia. He decided to go around his neighborhood and
collect blankets, which he gave to people living on the street. The following week he made
another collection. Others soon followed his example. As a result of that first small act,
there's now an organization that gives blankets to homeless people around the world.
Do you long to have an impact on others' lives but feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the
task? Don't despise small beginnings. Like that teenager, start helping people in the name
of Christ, one small deed at a time. You'll soon prove that little is much when God is in
it.
-JEY
The work we do in Jesus' name,
When strengthened by His might,
Can start off small but grow in time
And bring the Lord delight.
-Sper
The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention.